Volcanoes and the Environment is a comprehensive and accessible
text incorporating contributions from some of the world's
authorities in volcanology. This book is an indispensable guide for
those interested in how volcanism affects our planet's environment.
It spans a wide variety of topics from geology to climatology and
ecology; it also considers the economic and social impacts of
volcanic activity on humans. Topics covered include how volcanoes
shape the environment, their effect on the geological cycle,
atmosphere and climate, impacts on health of living on active
volcanoes, volcanism and early life, effects of eruptions on plant
and animal life, large eruptions and mass extinctions, and the
impact of volcanic disasters on the economy. This book is intended
for students and researchers interested in environmental change
from the fields of earth and environmental science, geography,
ecology and social science. It will also interest policy makers and
professionals working on natural hazards.
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